Vegetationrustlesasyoumakeyourwayalongapath,butthere’slittlesenseofdanger.Butthat’suntilatoweringTyrannosaurusrexboltsfromthebrush,lashingoutwithhishisrazor-sharpteethandmakingablood-curdlingscream. Read more

“Engineering is often too closely associated with economics,” he said. “The movie focused away from that and focused on how engineering is a method of problem-solving in society. That really resonated with me.” Read more

There are solid scientific reasons for giving something the old spit shine, or for licking your wounds. Saliva contains enzymes that break down food particles as well as infection-battling white blood cells that are effective at killing bacteria.

For museum conservators, that means a natural and chemical-free way to lick built-up grime and mould found on artifacts. Well, not literally. Read more

“We believe the highest form of learning is when you train the neuromuscular network, which is why hands-on learning is so important,” said Bercovici. “This place is meant to be fun. Teenagers can play the drums as loud as they can. … They can use science and technology to see where their interests and ideas take them.” Read more

A new guide for mariners - produced by the Vancouver Aquarium's Coastal Ocean Research Institute in partnership with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and the Prince Rupert Port Authority - is intended to inform mariners about the risk of collisions between vessels and marine life, and to help minimize vessel disturbances. Read more

Monday, February 13 marked exactly 70 years since oil was first discovered at Leduc #1. The discovery would help shape Alberta's economy for decades to come. And to honour the momentous anniversary, members of the provincial government descended on the Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre that morning to make a special announcement, declaring February 13, 2017 to be Oil and Gas Celebration Day in Alberta. Read more

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The fifth annual Thunder Bay Science Festival is coming to a park, theatre, restaurant and university.

The six-day event, presented by Science North in partnership with the NWO Innovation Centre, Ontario Power Generation and ON150, kicks off Feb. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. with a Snow Day at Marina Park featuring the making of snow volcanoes and mitten-warming devices. Read more